Welcome to the exciting and rewarding journey of youth baseball coaching! Your decision to volunteer is not only commendable but pivotal in shaping the experiences and development of young athletes. As you embark on this journey, having the right gear will set a strong foundation for a fun, productive season. This guide highlights essential coaching …
The original purpose of my writing the Baseball Buying Guide titled, “Different Types of Baseballs for Different Ages” in 2019, was to provide assistance to youth leagues, school teams, recreational and travel leagues, and parents in selecting baseballs that are appropriate for various age groups. As of March 2024, the post has been updated with …
You’ll find that baseballs used in middle and high schools are pretty much cousins to those we played with in college, rather than the distant relatives used in the pros. Both sport that classic leather skin hugging a heart of cork bundled up in cozy wool. Here’s where it gets interesting though – those school-level …
Creating a baseball batting lineup involves strategic considerations that vary significantly between professional leagues like MLB and youth baseball levels. The approach to lineup construction at these different levels reflects the varying objectives, from winning games using data-driven strategies to emphasizing player development and enjoyment. MLB Lineup Construction Using Analytics In Major League Baseball, the …
Whether you are managing a T-ball team or a travel 13U team, you need to create a lineup card to establish the batting order. The younger the team, the more chances there are of adding players to your team’s lineup as they show up to the game. Confusion occurs when a scorekeeper does not keep …
